Education
Jan. 12 – May 16 Masters of Fine Arts in Music Production & Sound Design for Visual media
Academy of Art University
Jan. 07-May 11 Bachelors of Art with a concentration in Music Technology and Production
Bowie State University
Aug. 00 - May 03 High school Diploma
Charles Herbert Flowers High school
paul h. mitchell
301-996-7114
cinebeatmusic@gmail.com
Bio
Paul Mitchell is a Pianist, Orchestrator, and Cinematic Composer who has been writing and performing for 15 years. He specializes in Dramatic and Orchestral music in many different styles, including Fantasy/Sci-fi, Comedy/Animation, Romantic Comedy, Mystery/Suspense, Horror/Slasher, and Action/Adventure. Paul's works have won numerous awards, such as 3rd place in the HBCU Piano Composers Competition, and he's done underscore/sound design for the Cine Emerging Composer Competition and the Zurich Film Festival/International Film Music Competition.
In 2009, Paul Mitchell composed the Original Score and Dramatic Underscore to "Timeless: A Soulful Christmas Musical," and he has a 2012 Album Credit on the Bowie State University Gospel Choir Album "I Need Thee Oh, I Need Thee." He has recently completed a Masters of Fine Arts in Music Production at the Academy of Art University.
Work Experience
January 16 - May 16 Studio Unknown & Song Builder’s Studios Catonsville, MD
Sound Design and Music Production Intern
October 15- Present Duke Ellington School of the Arts
Adjunct. Faculty in Music Theory and Music Technology.
July 15- December 15 F.A.M.E The Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts
Lead Music Educator and Piano Teacher and F.A.M.E
Aug. 11 – Present Bowie State University
Adjunct. Faculty in Music Theory and Music Technology.
Jan. 12- May 12 Bowie State University Gospel Choir
Co-produced the Song “ I Need Thee/O I Need Thee” .
Feb. 09- Present Bowie State University Jazz Ensemble
Pianist, Arranger, Librarian Assistant.
Feb. 07- Present Bowie State University “Edmund Players”.
Assistant Musical Director,Vocal Coach, Arranger/Composer.
Oct. 07- Present Christians Community Center Church of Upper Marlboro,
Musical Director, Youth Activities Coordinator, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Director, Pianist, Music Production.
Sept. 07 – Aug. 11 Mr. Piano Keys Music Education Services
Owner/Music Educator/Early childhood Educator/Piano Teacher
Offered services at Little Smiling Faces Daycare .
Projects
May 16 - The Roomate “ Created and Directed by Brian Pascale
Custom Music Scoring / Sound Design
April. 16 —-“Anything For Mom” WIFV 48 HR Film Festival directed by Marcey Frutchey and Robin Harris
Lead Sound Recordist / Boom Mic Operator and Custom Music Scoring.
March 16 - “There is A Reaper “ directed by Morgen Whitman
Boom Mic Operator, Music Composer , Sound Designer, Final Mix.
March 16 - “ The Meltdown” Created and Produced by Latasha Kennedy
Sound Recordist / Boom Mic Operator / Sound Design / Foley / Music Editing / Final Mix.
March 16 - “ The Collab “ directed and produced by Malkia Lydia
Custom Music Scoring / Sound Design / Audio Comping / Final Mix
March 16 - “ The Serpent “ directed by Miguel Delgadillo
Custom Music Scoring and Sound Design
February - 16 “ I lived Dammit “ “ Documentary” produced by Aaron Hill
Custom Music Scoring / Sync Placement
February-16 “ Spin the Plate” created by Tom Antassi
Custom Music Scoring
March -15 “Reset” Produced and Directed by Elmer Hernandez
Custom Music Scoring and Sound Design.
January -15 “Super Eco Kids” Produced and Directed by Gina Guia
Custom Music Scoring, Sound Design and Final Mix.
Oct. 14 –Present Soul Rich “The Movie” Directed and Produced by Lee Bellamy.
Music Production, Sound Design, Foley, Audio Editing, Final Mix.
March 11- April 11 Kennedy Center Reading of BSU Play
Composed and Arranged Underscore Bowie State Theater Cast
Sept. 09- Feb. 12 Timeless “ A Soulful Christmas Musical”. Directed by Tawanda Prince
Music Composition, Song Writing, Vocal Coaching , Arranging, Pianist.